Surgical First Assistant

Surgical First Assistant Location:

Portland, ME Facility:

Maine Medical Center Schedule:

Full Time Shift:

Day Job Category:

Professional

• Clinical Req #: 77399

Date Posted:

Apr 28, 2026

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• Clinical Req #: 77399 $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced SFA Relocation for Approved Offers Eligible candidates are Certified Surgical First Assists Previous MMC and MaineHealth employees with more than 3 months of separation are eligible.

Current MMC and MaineHealth employees are not eligible.

Summary:

The Surgical First Assistant

• MMCP role is responsible for assisting in surgical operations as part of a team under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel.

Adheres to applicable First Assist policies, standards and practice guidelines. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology required. Completion of an accredited Surgical Assisting program required.

License/Certifications:

Current CSFA certification required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.

Experience:

Two years of assisting experience preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

N/A Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

N/A Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them

• both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow
• programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact lisa.bickford@mainehealth.org

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